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Blue Autograph

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How do I get autographs at the blue jackets practice today?

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The are playing the penguins tonights and I would like to try to get some of thier autographs at practice but dont know where to go to find them. Thanks

Their practices are pretty open. If you just ask them as they are coming off the ice, they are usually pretty generous to stop and sign a puck or two.

WPS Championship Weekend Begins

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Less than 24 hours after their stunning overtime victory in Boston, the Philadelphia Independence arrived in the San Francisco-Bay Area Friday evening following their cross-country flight in advance of Sunday's WPS Championship presented by Citi.
200810 - CN Blue Autograph Session @ City Square Mall - 4

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Tips On Collecting Autographs From Sportspeople, Athletes And Celebrities

Nowadays, autographs and signed photographs are becoming more and more renowned, for the younger and older people alike. And no matter whether you're into sports autographs or not, gathering autographed memorabilia has become a fad amongst everybody these days. Autograph collecting is without doubt one of the many avenues you must utilize to feel like a part of some special occasion or individual and as a hobby, this may be one of the least pricey and most entertaining than most.

When dealing with celebrity autographs signed photographs, it's imperative that you research and know what is and what is not authentic. Autograph collecting is a superb hobby, however sadly, some unscrupulous people are becoming better now than ever at promoting forged non-authentic autographs. With paid search engine placements, paparazzi agencies providing them photos of items being signed, and a $2 sharpie, they are setting up shops all over the internet so education and utilizing great resources online are your key to not getting ripped off.

Creating autograph collections can be a perfect pastime

Having an autograph book is almost a thing of the past.  Now days people have had collections explode out of their plain paper books and into high quality 8x10 glossy signed photos and better yet, into "Man Rooms aka Game/Entertainment Rooms".  Husbands are finding the perfect signed cd or album to buy for their wives for Valentine's Day or their Birthday and moms and dads are buying some of their childhood idol's autographs as keepsakes.  There are many reasons to enjoy this wonderful and exciting hobby.

Creating autograph collections is fun, lucrative and can even be free if you know the best techniques.

Listed here are a couple of useful tricks to remember when you are attempting to get an autograph by a celebrity, sportsperson, or an athlete:

• If you're actually enthusiastic about getting an athlete's autograph, then one of many good ways to do this is to try to secure autographs right at the stadium.  Try getting them coming into the stadium, at the stadium, and then again leaving the stadium.  Time, effort, and a lot of luck goes a long way.

• You can also try writing to your favorite sports and celebrities through the mail.  While you may find this successful be warned, a great majority of the better named stars will use Secretaries or facsimile/stamped autographs which are virtually worthless.

• The world of sports autographs and music memorabilia was once just like the Wild West, however finding real autographed sports items is much simpler these days.  There are 3rd Party Authenticators such as PSA/DNA or JSA which do full autograph evaluations and issue holograms to determine authenticity.  There are also several UACC Registered Dealers who are an elite group of autograph dealers, vetted and policed by the industry to ensure 100% autographs are being sold by each.  Make sure if you are buying autographs that your purchase includes documents from at least one of those.  Trust me, you'll be wise to heed this advice more than any other.

• While sports memorabilia had dominated the autograph market for years, music memorabilia is coming on strong.  Autographed drumheads, cds, microphones, and guitars are starting to take a stronghold in the autograph market.  There's not much more exciting than walking into a room and seeing an autographed guitar mounted on your wall.

In the end it comes down to where your passion lies in life.  If you're a big sports fan you can pursue sports autographs.  If your favorite pastime is as a movie buff you can seek out your favorite celebrity autographs.  And if you are a rock and roller or blues guy/gal, you can look into music memorabilia and autographs.  Investors have been jumping into the market watching music autographs and memorabilia going up as much as 300% in one year so there's nothing to stop you from doing the same and meanwhile having a great time showing off your acquisitions.

If you are interested to know more about Autographed Music Memorabilia, please search our site for more in-depth information and resources.

About the Author

Michael Kasmar is owner of http://www.AutographPros.com, an authenticator, and an Expert in the field of Autographs on AllExperts.com mike@autographpros.com